Catalog Number: MTM-41-16092
Description: Greensleeves gets a new treatment, with heavy influences from impressionist composers and wind ensemble repertoire. A moderately challenging quartet that features each chair for solo moments, contains many surprises and entertains beyond simple statements of the familiar melody.
Top Note Trumpet: N/A
Top Note Trombone: N/A
Mutes: N/A
Doubles: N/A
Catalog Number: MTM-21-15076
Description: Here is a hard swinging tribute to the Art Blakey legacy. Juicy ensembles, solo room for Alto 1/Tenor 1, or open it up for everyone. Challenging soli section after the solos that will keep everyone on their toes (and trying to figure out where all the quotes are from!)
Appears On: “Sax Summit” (CBC Records/Canada)
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes:
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-21-14063
Description:
Top Note Trumpet: D
Top Note Trombone: G
Mutes: Flugelhorn (x4)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14052
Description: "The Day After" is a medium Swing tune in the Post Bop style.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14048
Description: A fun and funky swung eighth notes tune about a turtle named Aquarius.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-41-14038
Description: The Beat In Progress is a highly demanding chart for the advanced college jazz ensemble. It was selected for the 2012 Jazz Educators Network (JEN) Composition Showcase, as well as recognized in 2010 for an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Award Honorable Mention. Drawing inspiration from modern Electronic Dance Music as well as contemporary jazz harmony, The Beat In Progress is set at a punishing tempo to showcase the drums in a Drum'n'Bass style (An electronic music genre). Featured soloists are Alto Saxophone and Piano, with circular breathing recommended in the Alto Saxophone 1 part for an extended section.
Top Note Trumpet: G5
Top Note Trombone: F4
Mutes: Harmon, Cup
Doubles: Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-95-14035
Description: This chart was commissioned by the La Habra High School Jazz Ensemble, Phil Wightman director (La Habra, California) in 2011. Very Woody Herman-ish, sort of like "Tiny's Blues" that was arranged for the Herman Band. Features an open solo section.
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger C# (opt 2nd ledger A)
Top Note Trombone: 2nd ledger F
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-75-14032
Description: Excellent for advanced high school bands and college jazz ensembles, this medium swing is inspired by the writing of Thad Jones when he was writing for the Basie band. Following an opening piano solo, it features alto and trumpet as melodic partners. Both melody players take a ride over standard-style changes. There is a fairly challenging saxophone soli following the opening melodic statement that will be an appropriate challenge for diligent students and professionals alike.
Top Note Trumpet: High D (written)
Top Note Trombone: High Bb
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar (opt), Piano, Bass Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14030
Description: A funky, shuffly take on the classic that's a great feature for Alto Sax. It simmers from the top, and then explodes by the end of the chart. An audience favorite, sure to spice up any holiday concert!
Top Note Trumpet: Eb 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Ab 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14027
Description: 2014 marks the bicentennial of the U.S. National Anthem. This arrangement sticks to the traditional melody and phrasing of the anthem, with several meter changes that allow the phrases to breathe. Starting out as a traditional brass chorale with a slight reharmonization, the saxophones join in and Alto 2 takes the lead on a gospel-tinged bridge. It closes out with a broad, full-ensemble finale that is sure to bring any audience to its feet. Very playable by jazz ensembles of any level. Written for and performed by the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights.
Top Note Trumpet: C 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: G 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14024
Description: Commissioned by the Brockport, NY High School Commission Project 2009-2010, Cancion del Diablo Azul is a high energy latin-infused piece sure to be a favorite of both the band and audience alike! Featuring a breakdown section that builds in layers to a powerful send-off for an open drumset/percussion solo - it's a great piece to feature all of your percussionists! Open solo space over simple chord changes in each horn section, as well as written out rhythm section parts make this an enjoyable chart for schools and intermediate ensembles.
Top Note Trumpet: B 5 (written)
Top Note Trombone: G 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14021
Description: This “in your face” techno/rock tune is an epic adventure through the Atmosph-Mire! If you’re looking for a reason to crank the guitar to 11 and send your band into overdrive this is the chart. This appears on the Tyler Mire Big Band’s CD “Enter the Atmosph-Mire”
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger B
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpets), Buckets (Trombone)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet/Flugel 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5 (optional), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-35-14008
Description: This is a number in the style of the Mingus big band's "Moanin'." It features 2 bari saxes with a repeating riff up top, building in intensity each time until the brigde. Then there's a dueling bari sax solo, followed by a horn soli, then an alto sax solo over altered chord vamp.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th Ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor, Baritone 1, Baritone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14006
Description: This is a great chart for bands looking for something more modern and challenging. This charts features extensive woodwind doubling in the saxophone section as well as various mutes for the brass. “Vibes” will challenge your band to play more subtly and develop a refined sound.
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger Bb
Mutes: Harmon, Cup, Bucket (Trumpets), Cup, Bucket (Trombones)
Doubles: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flugel
Instrumentation: Alto 1/Flute 1, Alto 2/Flute 2, Tenor 1/Clarinet 1, Tenor 2/Clarinet 2, Baritone/Bass Clarinet, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet/Flugel 4, Trumpet/Flugel 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone 1, Bass Trombone 2, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14005
Description: This hip-hop tune is a great vehicle to feature a strong trumpet or alto soloist. The groove will challenge your band members to play “in the pocket” and the exciting ending is sure to please any crowd! Two versions of the chart have been created, one for high school level students and one for more advanced musicians. This chart was commissioned by the Katy High School Tiger Jazz Band for their TMEA invitational performance 2013.
Top Note Trumpet: Hard: 4th ledger G, Med: 2nd ledger Bb
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: Cup (Trumpet)
Doubles: Electric Piano (opt Piano), Electric Bass
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
